TCS London Marathon
How to enter the London Marathon 2026
Secure a charity place for the London Marathon
Our charity applications will be open until 8 June 2025
Apply for a charity place today! Places will fill up fast so make sure you submit a strong application, with detail on why you would like to run for Macmillan, and how you will meet the £2750 pledge. If you are successful you will need to pay the £100 registration fee within two weeks of the offer being received.
Submit a charity place applicationUse your ballot place for the London Marathon
If you were lucky enough to get your own place through the TCS London Marathon public ballot and would like to raise money for Macmillan, please register your own place with us. There's no fundraising pledge, just raise as much as you can! and get all the great perks of being part of the team!
"An amazing day running for an awesome charity, thanks for the support along the route!"
Why Should I Join Team Macmillan?
Whichever way you choose to join Team Macmillan, we’ll support you every step of the way with:
But most importantly...
We'll provide you with a reason to keep going because you'll know that you're helping improve the lives of people living with cancer.
Donations make up 98% of our annual income so we simply couldn't do what we do without you.
FAQ
You must be over 18 to apply to run in the London Marathon.
Please read the terms and conditions of the event for Macmillan.
Please call 0300 1000 200 or email running@macmillan.org.uk if you have any questions.
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When will I find out about my charity place application?We will be allocating charity places up until September 2025.
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What is a charity place token?
This is a short online process you need to link your charity place and personal details with the event organiser London Marathon Events. You will recieve this information by email after you secure a charity place with us and pay your registration fee.
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I have been successful in the London Marathon ballot and want to join Team Macmillan as an own place runner. What do I need to do?
Fantastic! We would love for you to join Team Macmillan for the 2026 event. Please do sign up with our own place form on our website. There is no minimum fundraising target and we ask that you raise as much as you can to support people living with cancer.
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Does Macmillan have a post-race reception?
Yes, we do! Invitations will be sent via email in February 2026 to all Macmillan runners. This is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate your marathon achievement you’re your family and friends. Runners will be allowed to bring two guests along on the day.
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Will Macmillan have cheer points on the course?
Yes! We have 5 cheer points around the course. We'll be at Greenwich, Tower Hill, Canary Wharf, Monument and Embankment.
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